Cook

Location: Lexington

Cook

Lexington, NC

Duties/Responsibilities:

* Prepares world-famous chicken that is cooked to order or kept warm until ordered and sold.

* Operates large-volume cooking equipment such as griddles, grills, or deep fryers.

* Prepares, washes, and cuts food to be cooked.

* Prepares and cooks food according to instructions provided on food order slips or through verbal directions; verifies the quality and quantity of all orders.

* Maintains overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, and dishes and utensils.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Basic understanding of or ability to learn basic sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.

* Basic understanding of or ability to learn food-handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.

* Ability to work efficiently and quickly.

* Must be able to work well as part of a team.

* Must be able to work well under pressure.

* Ability to maintain personal cleanliness.

Education and Experience:

* High school or vocational school coursework in kitchen basics, such as food safety, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

* Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.